Updated Apr 7, 2013

Overview

This hotel is situated within a 1-minute drive of Highway 2, outside the town centre area, making it a good choice for travellers with a vehicle. Offering business suites configured with a boardroom, a business centre and free Wi-Fi, this property is also well suited for business travellers.

Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All 68 rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, a 27" flat screen TV and DVD player with free DVD rentals on site, free local calls, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Deluxe guest rooms also include a mini-fridge, a microwave and a table and chairs. These rooms are furnished with two queen beds.

Suites provide more spacious accommodations with a separate sitting area. Family suites are furnished with one king bed and bunk beds. Business suites are furnished with one queen bed and a boardroom that includes a large table, a wall-mounted TV and a whiteboard.

Executive suites are equipped with a kitchenette, a sofabed in the living room and one queen bed with a second TV in the bedroom. Jacuzzi and Presidential suites are also available and offer additional amenities including a jetted tub, a work desk and bathrobes.

Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted for an additional fee of $25 per night. There is a maximum of two pets allowed per room.

A free hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. Light snacks are also available throughout the day, including popcorn and cookies.

Other on-site amenities include free newspapers, a business centre, a hot tub, guest laundry facilities and a fitness centre. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.

The Greyhound Bus Station is 4 minutes away by car. Shopping, including the Sawridge Plaza, and restaurants in the town centre may be accessed within a 6-minute drive. The Slave Lake Airport (YZH) is 8 minutes away by car, while the Gilwood Golf & Country Club is a 14-minute drive away. Highways 2 and 88 (the Bicentennial Highway) are within a 1-minute drive from the property. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on April 2, 2013: Free breakfast and snack details.

There were very few recent reviews available for this analysis, at the time this editorial was written. However, among those limited reviews, a few guests agreed that their beds were comfortable, the staff were friendly and that Wi-Fi service was reliable.

A few reviewers also praised the food and selection of hot items at the free breakfast. A couple of guests appreciated the light snacks that were available throughout the day.

There were no common concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the limited reviews available for this editorial. However, future guests may want to note that this hotel does not have a restaurant.

TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #2 out of 7 hotels in Slave Lake, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 10 reviews.

The author called the hotel on April 2, 2013 to verify some information.

Analyzed by Tammy B.

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